New vessel to offer multiple services to the port of Cape Town New vessel to offer multiple services to the port of Cape Town TNPA welcomes multi-purpose vessel to fleet Monday, July 7, 2025 0 564 SOUTH AFRICA: Built at a cost of R120 million and due to take over more than just the pollution control functions in the Port of Cape Town, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) welcomed their new multi-purpose catamaran this morning with a blessing and christening ceremony.
West African maritime link moving ahead West African maritime link moving ahead Praia-Dakar maritime could be operational by 2026 Thursday, July 3, 2025 0 300 SENEGAL: The Dakar-Praia maritime link, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2026, came under discussion at a workshop that kicked off on Monday in Dakar to evaluate and validate the financial options available to implement the strategic link.
Curbing harmful dust in port Curbing harmful dust in port KENYA: Two new mist blower fogging units have been installed at the Port of Mombasa to curb harmful dust emissions during bulk cargo operations. Thursday, July 3, 2025 0 231
Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight... Thursday, July 3, 2025 0 564
Navy aims to strengthen women in leadership Navy aims to strengthen women in leadership KENYA: The Women Leadership Development Course (WLDC), an initiative by the Kenya Navy and funded by the Danish Government through the... Wednesday, July 2, 2025 0 233
Addressing the urgent need for reform in African fishing sector Addressing the urgent need for reform in African fishing sector UGANDA: Recognising the essential role that fisheries and aquaculture play in the lives of over 10 million Africans, most of whom are among the... Wednesday, July 2, 2025 0 234
Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry MALAWI: Responding to news articles highlighting the fraudulent use of Malawi as a flag state, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works has... Tuesday, July 1, 2025 0 915
Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will host two stakeholder engagements in July with the fishing industry to... Monday, June 30, 2025 0 399
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Friday, December 5, 2025 Fully-funded marine science scholarships target Africa’s blue economy leaders The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) have announced a scholarship programme targeting qualified African professionals seeking to advance their expertise in marine science, aquaculture, and sustainable...
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Distinguished Kenyan recognised for lifetime achievements Kenya’s Nancy Karigithu was recognised for her distinguished career representing her tireless commitment to seafarers as well as her representation of her country at the International Maritime Organisation and her role in developing...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Major shipping lines under fire for price fixing SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Commission is referring a complaint against eight major shipping lines operating between South Africa and Asia for prosecution.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, December 1, 2025 A milestone in maritime education SOUTH AFRICA: Guests that included some of the initiators and sponsors of the iconic high school maritime training initiative gathered at the Labia yesterday in Cape Town to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lawhill Maritime Academy.